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bournemouth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:37am

Swell

Flat

Onshore wind

26mph

32mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s		On 26mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
1-2ft 6s		On 28mph 32mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 4s	0-2ft 4s	On 27mph 32mph	0-2ft 4s	14°C
0-1ft 4s	2ft 5s	On 26mph 32mph	2ft 5s	14°C
Flat	2ft 5s	On 26mph 31mph	2ft 5s	14°C 0.07mm/h
Flat	1ft 5s	On 25mph 30mph	1ft 5s	14°C 0.18mm/h
Flat		On 23mph 27mph	Flat	14°C 0.13mm/h
Flat		On 22mph 27mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 6s	Cross 12mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 0.27mm/h
1-3ft 6s	Cross 12mph 17mph	Flat	12°C 0.4mm/h
Flat	Cross 13mph 17mph	Flat	12°C 0.45mm/h

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s		Cross 24mph 27mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 4s		Cross 28mph 35mph	Flat	14°C 0.08mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 5s	Cross 34mph 45mph	0-1ft 5s	14°C 0.34mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 12s		On 32mph 39mph	Flat	14°C 0.21mm/h
2-3ft 10s	1ft 11s	On 31mph 38mph	1ft 11s	14°C 0.17mm/h
2-3ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 23mph 32mph	1ft 10s	15°C 0.08mm/h

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 7s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 35mph 44mph	1-2ft 8s	13°C 0.45mm/h
1-2ft 5s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 37mph 48mph	2-3ft 11s	13°C 0.21mm/h
0-1ft 4s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 35mph 43mph	1-2ft 10s	13°C

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	On 29mph 35mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C 0.23mm/h
2-4ft 8s		Cross 31mph 36mph	Flat	12°C 0.16mm/h
2-3ft 5s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 29mph 34mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C 0.1mm/h

Monday 03 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 15s	On 19mph 23mph	1ft 15s	14°C
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 10s	On 20mph 24mph	0-1ft 10s	14°C
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 15s	On 21mph 28mph	0-1ft 15s	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-3ft 17s	1ft 16s	Cross 26mph 34mph	1ft 16s	14°C
4-5ft 11s		Cross 23mph 31mph	Flat	14°C
4-5ft 12s		Cross 19mph 28mph	Flat	14°C

Wednesday 05 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 16mph 18mph	1-2ft 8s	13°C
3-4ft 13s	1ft 4s	Cross 17mph 19mph	1ft 4s	14°C
4ft 15s	0-1ft 4s	On 17mph 19mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 28mph 35mph	Flat	14°C 0.11mm/h
Flat	Cross 33mph 44mph	Flat	14°C 0.45mm/h
0-1ft 9s	Cross 38mph 53mph	Flat	14°C 1.05mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Bournemouth, a popular seaside resort on the southern coast of England, is notable for its surfing conditions. Although it cannot compete with world-class destinations like Hawaii or Australia, the surf in Bournemouth provides an exciting and user-friendly experience for both beginner and intermediate surfers. Being adjacent to the English Channel, Bournemouth's surfing conditions are predominantly dependent on the prevailing wind conditions. The wind tends to blow from the South and South West quite often, generating rideable waves for surfers. The warmer months between April and October typically provide the most consistent conditions for surfing, with swells reaching between 2 to 5 feet on a good day. Bournemouth's sandy beach break offers safe and forgiving surf conditions ideal for beginners or those seeking to improve their skills without the dangers of a rocky outcrop or heavy rip currents. While the power of the waves might not be suitable for advanced surfers seeking an adrenaline rush, the waves' fun and playful nature provides ample opportunities for intermediate surfers to cut their teeth on trickier maneuvers and refine their techniques. One unique feature of Bournemouth is the presence of the UK's first artificial surf reef at Boscombe, Bournemouth. While the surf reef has had mixed reviews and varied success, it does produce a wave under specific conditions. When it works, surfers can experience a far quicker and more challenging ride than the beach break alone. Bournemouth's approach to facilities and surf culture can't be understated. There are a plethora of surf schools and rental shops near the beach, making it convenient for those without their own equipment. Local surf schools are beneficial, especially for beginners, providing valuable insights into surf etiquette, wave judgment, and effective paddling techniques. In conclusion, while Bournemouth might not produce world-class waves, it's a fantastic place to learn and consistently surf. Its welcoming environment, combined with decent surf conditions and easily accessible surf infrastructure, make it an attractive destination in the UK for beginner and intermediate surfers.